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One court for New York, United States, don sentence one Nigerian man identified as Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu to eight years in prison sake of hacking, multiple fraud and identity tiff-tiff.
Na di United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York make di informate inside one statement wey dem release on Monday, 19 October.
US District Judge Paul G Gardephe na im sentence di Nigerian citizen wey im alias na Chukwuemeka Victor Eletuo and So Kwan Leung.
“Amachukwu bin previously plead guilty to conspiracy to commit computer intrusions and conspiracy to commit wire fraud,” di statement tok.
Di statement add say di convict believe say im bin dey operate safely offshore wen im bin target im victims.
“Amachukwu bin take part in ogbonge schemes to hack into US businesses, steal and use stolen identity…
THE TUTUKA POWER STATION PROCUREMENT FRAUD (ESKOM)
Date: August 29, 2025 Perpetrator: Jessie Phindile Kubheka (Supplier Director)
Case Description: As part of the ongoing “cleaning up” of Eskom, Jessie Phindile Kubheka was sentenced to 12 years (with 5 years suspended) for defrauding the Tutuka Power Station. The case involved a sophisticated procurement syndicate that exploited Eskom’s emergency repair protocols. Kubheka’s company was contracted to deliver three high-specification containers for the power station. Only one container was ever delivered, and even that single unit failed to meet the required safety and technical specifications.
Despite the lack of delivery, Kubheka issued grossly inflated invoices, defrauding the utility of approximately R2.6 million. The Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court ordered Kubheka to repay the full amount. This case is significant because it marks a shift in Eskom’s strategy toward “naming and shaming” suppliers and pursuing full asset recovery. It serves as a stark warning to contractors that the 2026 climate of “Zero Tolerance” for state-owned enterprise (SOE) fraud is backed by active judicial enforcement.
Link to Original: Eskom Official – Tutuka Fraud Sentencing